National Security Technology Advisory Council

What National Security Technology Advisory Council does

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is the third-largest U.S. Cabinet department, employing 260,000+ personnel across more than 14 operational components headquartered in Washington, D.C. Its core mission spans border security, immigration enforcement, maritime safety, transportation security, disaster response, cybersecurity, and protection of critical infrastructure. The department delivers services through seven primary operational components: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Secret Service, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), with the Science and Technology Directorate providing R&D support.

DHS operates extensive proprietary technology infrastructure including the IDEAL (Imaged Documents and Exemplars Library) forensic repository, three ICE case management systems (PCTS for parole tracking, S-Visa System, and Witness Security System), a BugCrowd-powered Vulnerability Disclosure Program for cybersecurity researchers, and the new Arctic Security Cutters program for polar operations. The department is investing $3.2 billion in new technology and $2.7 billion in border surveillance as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act funding package.

DHS does not generate commercial revenue; it is funded entirely through Congressional appropriations, most recently receiving $165 billion through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — the largest single funding allocation in the department's history. Under the current administration, DHS has doubled ICE personnel to 22,000+ agents, expanded detention capacity to roughly 100,000 daily beds, finalized $3.3 billion in Arctic Security Cutter contracts, and reported 13 consecutive months of zero releases at the southern border. The department's go-to-market is direct-to-public service delivery through federal operations rather than commercial sales channels.

Name

National Security Technology Advisory Council

Website

https://dhs.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeland Security Services

NAICS

National Security and International Affairs (9281), National Security (928110), National Security (92811), National Security and International Affairs (928), Police Protection (92212), Police Protection (922120)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Border Security & Homeland Security (BPAIAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Maritime Security Technology & Surveillance Systems (CCTV, Radar, AIS, Perimeter Intrusion) (TLAHANAC), Port & Terminal Security Guarding and Access Control (Gates, Badging, Patrols) (TLAHANAB), Ship & Port Security Audits, Inspections & Certification (Flag/Class/PSC Support) (TLAHANAD), Harbor & Coastal Patrol / Waterborne Security (BPAKALAC), Diplomatic / Government Official Close Protection (BPAKABAF)

Keywords

• Homeland security services
• Border security operations
• Immigration enforcement services
• Federal disaster response
• Maritime security operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Federal Government Appropriations: DHS is funded through federal budget appropriations from Congress. The department received $165 billion in appropriations through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including $46.5 billion for border wall construction, $14.4 billion for removal transportation, $14.1 billion for Coast Guard cutters, $12 billion in state reimbursements, $4.1 billion for CBP personnel hiring, $3.2 billion for new technology, $2.7 billion for border surveillance, and $855 million for vehicle fleet expansion.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The National Security Technology Advisory Council operates as a U.S. federal Cabinet-level department (dhs.gov) delivering homeland security services through components including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the U.S. Secret Service, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Core missions span border security, immigration enforcement, maritime safety and Arctic sovereignty, transportation security screening, federal disaster response and recovery, presidential protection, and cybersecurity of critical infrastructure.

Product overview

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) operates as a federal government department with multiple operational and support components including U.S. Coast Guard, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and the Science and Technology Directorate. These components work together to address border security, immigration enforcement, disaster response, cybersecurity, and transportation security missions rather than offering commercial product/service offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Immigration Enforcement Services (ICE) Interior immigration enforcement, identification and removal of criminal illegal aliens, fugitives, and immigration violators, including gang members and national security threats. Delivered through Homeland Security Investigations and Enforcement and Removal Operations.
• Border Security Operations (CBP) Customs and Border Protection operations at and between U.S. ports of entry, including border surveillance, checkpoint operations, cargo inspection, agricultural quarantine, and maritime interdiction support via Air and Marine Operations.
• Coast Guard Maritime Security Services Maritime safety, security, and stewardship across U.S. waters and the Arctic, including search and rescue, illegal-entry interdiction, polar operations, and support to the Arctic Security Cutters program.
• Transportation Security Screening (TSA) Passenger and baggage screening across aviation, rail, and mass transit systems; weapons detection and intelligence coordination, plus the REAL ID program and 'Shoes On' campaign.
• Federal Disaster Response (FEMA) Federal coordination of disaster preparedness, response, and recovery through federal-state-local partnerships, including emergency shelter and disaster recovery funding.
• Presidential Protection and Financial Crime Investigation (U.S. Secret Service) Protection of the President and other designated officials, combined with investigation of financial crimes.
• Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Adjudication of immigration benefits including citizenship, asylum, and work authorization; supports lawful immigration pathways alongside interior enforcement.

Quantifiable outcome

• 13 consecutive months of zero releases at the border
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L.L.C.coreTechnology or Integration · 1 December 2025American shipbuilder awarded contract for construction and delivery of 4 Arctic Security Cutters valued at approximately $2.2 billion. The contract onshore icebreaker construction expertise to the United States, strengthening long-term industrial capability and workforce development at American shipyards.
• Rauma Marine Constructions Oy (Finland)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 December 2025Finnish shipbuilder awarded contract for construction and delivery of 2 Arctic Security Cutters valued at approximately $1.1 billion. International partnership for polar icebreaker construction.
• U.S. Coast GuardcoreOthersPrimary operational component responsible for maritime safety, security, and stewardship. ASC program cornerstone of Coast Guard's Arctic strategy.
• Department of DefensecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordination on national security capabilities, Arctic strategy, and maritime defense modernization.
• Massachusetts State PolicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTask force partner in Document and Benefit Fraud Task Force investigating benefit fraud schemes involving SNAP, MassHealth, disability and unemployment benefits.
• U.S. Attorney for the District of MassachusettscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal prosecution partner in benefit fraud enforcement cases resulting in indictments of 11 illegal aliens.
• HSI Document and Benefit Fraud Task Force PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIncludes: Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts State Auditor's Office, HHS OIG, USDA OIG, SSA OIG, State Dept Diplomatic Security, US Postal Inspection Service, and DOL OIG.
• Iredell County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState and local law enforcement partner assisting HSI in arrest operation of FTO commander in North Carolina.
• Mooresville Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal law enforcement partner in joint operation resulting in arrest of Foreign Terrorist Organization commander.
• Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations (AMO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAerial support for maritime interdiction operations, responding to assist following Coast Guard interdiction of 25 Chinese aliens.
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)coreOthersDHS component delivering disaster response and recovery operations. Received funding for modernization through BBB.
• State Governments (Reimbursement)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner$12 billion in state reimbursements provided to states that cooperated with federal immigration enforcement under the BBB.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Booz Allen Hamilton: Federal consulting prime supporting DHS cyber, homeland security, and emergency management missions; comparable as a significant DHS support-services partner across multiple components.
• Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC): Major federal contractor providing IT, cybersecurity, and engineering services to DHS components (especially S&T and cyber programs); comparable as a key DHS vendor and integrator rather than a direct competitor.
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP): Internal DHS component rather than an independent peer, but listed as a sub-entity reference since it is the operational arm most directly comparable to a standalone border security agency.

Direct peers

• U.S. Department of Justice (FBI): Federal law enforcement body that conducts counterterrorism, criminal investigations, and works closely with DHS components (ICE HSI, Secret Service) on joint task forces; shares law enforcement authorities and prosecutorial-adjacent mission scope.
• European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex): EU agency coordinating border and coast guard functions across member states — directly comparable to DHS's CBP and USCG maritime interdiction and border security mission.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Department of Defense: Cabinet-level national security department with overlapping defense and international security missions; DHS coordinates with DoD on Arctic strategy and maritime defense, making it the closest U.S. analog for scale and mission breadth.
• U.S. Department of State: Cabinet department overseeing international affairs and diplomatic security — the closest federal peer to DHS's international affairs and homeland security dimensions, particularly for visa policy and overseas security coordination.

Regional players

• Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA): Canadian federal agency responsible for border management, customs enforcement, and immigration enforcement — a peer to DHS's CBP/ICE in mission and federal law enforcement role.
• Australian Department of Home Affairs: Australia's integrated homeland security department covering border, immigration, cybersecurity, and counterterrorism — a structural peer to DHS combining similar portfolio elements under one agency.
• U.K. Home Office: The U.K.'s closest functional equivalent to DHS, responsible for border security, immigration enforcement, counterterrorism, and policing policy — a comparable cross-domain homeland security portfolio in a different jurisdiction.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/us-department-of-homeland-security

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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